When developing a more flexible prosthetic foot for low- activity amputees, WillowWood approached the Avient advanced composites group for help improving the experience of end-users. In addition to increased flexibility, designers wanted the prosthetic foot to provide multiaxial stability, have a symmetrical shape for right or left side application, and provide a modern, attractive design—a feature generally reserved for higher activity prosthetic feet. © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012

Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers

The engineering team conferred with Avient to find a material that could meet the stringent requirements.